Headline statistics

Number of pupils with SEN requriements

1,766,924

Percentage of pupils with SEN requirements

19.5%

Source: Special educational needs in England, Academic year 2025

Overall SEN totals

Number of pupils on SEN support

1,284,284

Number of Education, health and care plans at January 2025

482,640

Total pupils with special education needs

1,766,924

Source: Special educational needs in England, Academic year 2025

Type of need

Source: Special educational needs in England, Academic year 2025

Characteristics

Educational settings

Absence and exclusions

Outcomes and attainment

Post-16 learner participation

Destinations

Experience of the SEND system